Injar Pinjar - Ishk Actually by Chirantan Bhatt, Tinku Gill, Megha

Injar Pinjar - Ishk Actually is the kind of song that earns its place in a playlist and then refuses to leave. The production by Chirantan Bhatt is understated in the best way — supportive without overshadowing the vocal.

There are singers who perform songs and singers who live inside them. On Injar Pinjar - Ishk Actually, Chirantan Bhatt, Tinku Gill, Megha clearly belongs in the second group. The connection between Rajeev Khandelwal, Rayo Bakhirta, Neha Ahuja, Ann Mitchai and this song is part of what makes it resonate beyond the film itself.

2013 was a strong year for Hindi music, and Injar Pinjar - Ishk Actually was among the reasons why. It is the kind of track that works at full volume with friends and equally well in a quiet room alone — the mood adjusts without the song changing.

Running to 4:47, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. For anyone yet to hear Injar Pinjar - Ishk Actually, the experience ahead is a good one. For those returning, it will be as good as they remember.